Tilton Overhung – Aluminum & Steel (98-1201) - Manual (Page 3)

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Diagram 4
clutch peDal setup
1. Install the clutch master cylinder using the supplied 5/16"-24 serrated flange
nuts. Make sure that there is a jam-nut on the pushrod.
2. Thread the pushrod into the rod end on the clutch pedal until the pedal
is in the desired position, which is usually a matter of driver preference. A
minimum of .25" thread engagement (6 threads) is recommended. You may
need to shorten the pushrod for some positions.
3. Tighten the master cylinder pushrod jam-nut against the spherical rod end.
4. Connect the hydraulic line to the master cylinder.
5. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid. Do not use a silicone-
based fluid.
6. Open the bleed fitting at the master cylinder, or loosen the line.
7. Gently depress and release the clutch pedal until fluid emerges.
8. Tighten the bleed fitting or line.
9. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.
10. Place a light force on the pedal. You want enough to hold the bearing out
against the clutch diaphragm spring but not enough to compress it.
11. Open the bleed screw for the hydraulic release bearing.
12. Completely stroke the pedal.
13. Close the bleed screw.
14. Let the pedal return to its natural position and wait 4 seconds.
15. Repeat steps 10-14 until all air has been removed from the system.
16. Proceed directly to setting the pedal stop before stroking the pedal
again or the clutch could be damaged. A pedal stop is usually required
for small diameter racing clutches and/or hydraulic release bearings with
limited stroke.
clutch peDal stop setup
(For use with Tilton style hydraulic release bearings)
NOTE: For assemblies that do not have a built in positive clutch pedal
stop, you will need to fabricate one on the floor/firewall.
1. Raise the vehicle onto jack stands or a hydraulic lift.
2. With the engine off put the transmission into 1st gear and have someone
attempt to rotate one of the drive wheels.
3. Depress the clutch pedal slowly until the clutch disengages and the drive
wheel can be rotated.
4. Note the clutch pedal position at this point. This is labeled A in Diagram 4.
5. Adjust the pedal stop bolt to allow an additional 1/4" of pedal travel at the
foot. This is labeled as point B in Diagram 4. Secure the pedal stop bolt with
jam-nut once the position has been set.
6. Adjust the pedal stop so the pedal cannot travel past point B.
Maintenance
Periodic inspections of the brake and clutch pedal assemblies should be
conducted routinely. Pay particular attention to the balance bar and pivot
areas.
Note: DO NOT reuse the snap rings found on the pedal pivot pins. These
snap rings will yield when removed from the pivot pins if spread too far
open. If replacements are needed, please order part number N5100-37
from your Tilton dealer.
Diagram 5
Diagram 6